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Resume Elements 

FUN FACT:  76% of resumes are discarded for an unprofessional email address!

The best resumes at the high school level are about a page in length and are carefully worded to show off the best attributes. It’s just a matter of identifying them.
  1. Elements of a Resume
    1. Contact Information
    2. Statement of Purpose - This is always a difficult decision to include a statement of purpose.  IF you want to include it, the statement should be directed at a specific position you are trying to obtain.  The statement should always be concise.
    3. Education
    4. Major Achievements and Work Experience - Employers are not expecting a student to have full-time (if any) work experience. What they are expecting is to understand if the student has knowledge and involvement beyond the classroom. If you’ve worked at a part-time job, or for a neighbor, the reader can tell you are a responsible person and you can learn new skills.  There are a lot of ways to show your achievements and experience capabilities. Here are a few you may not have thought of:
      1. Babysitting
      2. Mowing lawns
      3. Pet sitting
      4. Participating in church functions
      5. Community service
      6. Having your own blog/Youtube channel
      7. Popular social media accounts - Be careful with this one!  LinkedIn should be the only social media listed on your resume.
  2. Skills - Soft Skills (emotional intelligence or natural abilities) vs. Hard Skills (technical or job specific)
    1. Soft Skills: Examples of soft skills - teamwork, communication, adaptability, creativity and leadership
    2. Hard Skills: Examples of hard skills - expert in Microsoft Office, advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, fluent in Spanish 
  3. Organizations, Awards and Interests - These are organizations related to your industry or interests, like FFA, student leadership club, or organized sports. 

How to Start
  1. Resume Worksheet (pdf): click aactcareercenter.weebly.com/uploads/8/6/8/3/86833716/resumeworksheet.pdf
  2. Power Phrases to Build Your Resume: click aactcareercenter.weebly.com/uploads/8/6/8/3/86833716/power-phrases.pdf
  3. Resume Templates 

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